KARACHI, June 20, 2025 – In a significant step toward modernization and standardization of tax regulations, the Sindh government has unveiled comprehensive changes to the nomenclature for sales tax on services under the Sindh Finance Bill, 2025.
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Pakistan’s rice export suffers 12% blow amid price crash, tax woes
Karachi, June 20, 2025 — Pakistan’s rice export sector is reeling from a severe setback as official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) shows a staggering 12% year-on-year decline in export earnings during the first 11 months (July–May) of FY2024-25.
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Banks should be treated as normal companies for taxation: FBR
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken a firm stance on overhauling the taxation framework for banks, recommending that the banking sector be treated like any other company for taxation purposes.
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Senators disapprove carbon levy proposed in Finance Bill 2025
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – A storm is brewing in Pakistan’s Parliament as lawmakers in the Senate have strongly opposed the proposed carbon levy included in the Finance Bill 2025-26.
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Port Qasim sees robust shipping activity on June 20, 2025
Karachi, June 20, 2025 – The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has released its detailed shipping activity report for Friday, June 20, 2025, highlighting a surge in maritime operations over the past 24 hours.
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Islamabad braces for thunderstorm spell amid scorching heat
Islamabad, June 20, 2025 – A strong thunderstorm system is set to sweep across Islamabad in the coming days, offering much-needed respite to residents suffering under a relentless heatwave.
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Ed Sheeran to Make Bollywood Singing Debut in SRK’s ‘King’
British pop sensation Ed Sheeran appears to be stepping into the world of Bollywood music, as speculation grows about his singing debut in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King.
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Jennifer Lopez Reunites with Emme After Affleck Premiere
Jennifer Lopez was recently seen spending quality time with her child, Emme, as the two made their way to a studio in Los Angeles.
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Blake Lively Blocks Justin Baldoni’s Attempted Message Access
Blake Lively has actively intervened to prevent actor and director Justin Baldoni from obtaining private messages, particularly those involving global pop icon Taylor Swift, in an ongoing legal dispute.
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Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – June 20, 2025 Update
The latest prices for gold and silver in Pakistan, as of 10:03 AM on June 20, 2025, have been updated and are as follows, along with the previous closing prices in the bullion market:
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